Weekend Finds and the Effects of DayQuil on Yardwork
Ever have one of those colds that make your head feel as if it will explode? I’m so there. Just as I was apologizing for being absent on our facebook page. I was anticipating my absence from blogging this week. … Continue reading
Exit Strategy
So, that little secret I mentioned in the last post about the bittersweet quality of Greg’s promotion due to its impact on our goals and timeline. Yeah, let’s talk about that. It’s kind of a big deal. Like Barney Stinson … Continue reading
Mod Dresser Reveal
Tur-dur! The retro/mid-century/vintage/clean-lined/mod dresser is finally finished. I don’t know what to call it beyond done. It ended up dark grey (gray to some), like a few others but only with a somewhat glossy, poly finish and I love it. … Continue reading
Breaking News
Breaking news: Greg was just promoted to head design engineer and will be working at the company’s other facility closer to Minneapolis. That comes with a raise. I can’t wrap my brain around this yet but I just had to … Continue reading
We Be Tillin’ and Listing Our Finds On Etsy
Finally! That was what I said when Greg told me his coworker, and our pal, was going to let us use his new tiller this coming weekend. No more digging everything by hand! The yard continues to bother me with … Continue reading
The Huffington Post
Here I am among several other boozy float recipes on the Huffington Post. Happy day for my food blog! I’ll be back with more relevant talk of furniture and reno later.
Things I Look Forward To
Let’s see, what have we been up to…there was removing the largest stump from the backyard (still are digging and chopping away at it in the evenings), starting the beginning phases of refinishing-sanding-a few new pieces, watering the new grass … Continue reading
What is Etsy?
Most people have heard of ebay, some craigslist, some Paypal (even though I’m baffled by the amount who haven’t) and fewer, it seems from my experience, have heard of etsy. When someone asks what it is I want to say … Continue reading
Antique Empire Dresser Semi-Reveal
I lied. Lied to my readers on my food blog, the Dabble, about how we were going to be “toiling” over the backyard on the 4th of July. How we were going to be sweating, bit by mosquitoes and all … Continue reading
Weekend Finds: Antique Furniture (and Losing My Cool)
You’re saying it’s almost the 4th of July? Whoa. I had all these plans in my head to decorate for the 4th since it’s our first in our first ever house. Flags lining the driveway, flag flying, backyard dining with … Continue reading
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We're Annie and Greg Witkamp, aka the Wits, and we're thrifters that salvage, design and sell furniture we find on craigslist, at estate and garage sales, on the side of the road, and pieces owned by others. It's our passion to collect, restore, create and revamp vintage and antique furniture, lighting and decor. Check out our portfolio page to see some of our work. You can find our pieces in our etsy shop or sometimes in the Minneapolis area craigslist.
In December of 2011 we became first time homeowners. Demo, renovation, budget decorating, DIY and more are documented here as well as our furniture ventures. However, as of February 2013, we gave ourselves a year to finish our house before transferring to Seattle (a dream of ours) in the spring of 2014. That means our posts will be focused on updating the house on our slim budget. Our furniture refinishing will take a backseat during this time but you better believe we'll be back to it as soon as we can.
Oh, and if you are a foodie or just want some awesome recipes, visit Annie's food blog, thedabble.com
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